Nursing Strike

dani_girl08

I posted a few days ago that Reese had started protesting her bedtime feeding (would take a bottle, but not BF).  Well, it would appear that we are now in full strike mode.  She took her first feeding of the day from the breast, & then has refused it ever since.  She screams HYSTERICALLY if I put her near the boob.  She won't even try to latch.  She just goes crazy until I take it away.  This is awful, & a HUGE pain in the arse having to pump with her sitting next to me (screaming half the time because she's hungry).  

 I'm thinking this is probably happening b/c this is the first week I have worked 3 days in a row since going back to work.  One day was a 12 hour day.  Either the change in routine has disrupted her, or she likes gulping down her bottles.  We have started (per Morgan's rec) feeding her in a seated position & keeping the bottle parallel to the floor so she has to work harder for it.  Hopefully that will help.   

Anyone else have experience with a nursing strike?  Any suggestions?

ludyjanboltz

I don't have any experience with this, but I hope it's something that passes quickly.  Hang in there!

nataliejp519

Oh no, I'm sorry Dani!  I have no advice, but just wanted to send vibes that Morgan's bottle feeding suggestion works and Reese resumes BFing soon!!

Mrs.S_0909

I have no advice, just *hugs*!

ash.flea

*hugs*

I would also try to find the slowest flow nipples that you can to use.

MrsBlayne

Good luck! Hope it's over soon.

MelVic

Hope this phase passes soon!!! I wish I had some advice for ya Mama!!! Just lots of hugs!!!

trevess

Sorry I have no advice- but I sure hope it passes quickly!